How is intangible cultural heritage – or ‘living heritage’ – related to sustainable development?

This course provides understandings of transboundary freshwater governance in theory and practice.

What are ‘Nature-based solutions’, or NbS? How can they help build resilience to disasters and climate change impacts? Why is NbS relevant? How can I apply NbS in my work and everyday life?

Explore the many facets and faces of poverty and inequality, and discover opportunities for individuals, countries, and a global community to help ensure that no one is left behind.

How do we know if we are on track to achieve the SDGs?

Join Jeffrey Sachs for monthly live conversations with renowned authors on the most relevant topics for humanity.

Jeffrey Sachs and Roberto Mangabeira Unger discuss the systemic and structural changes necessary to create a progressive future, with a focus on Brazil and the US.

Join Prof. Jeffrey Sachs as he interviews inspiring world leaders about how the make tough policy decisions in a complex world.

Learn the science behind global warming to avoid the most damaging and irreversible impacts on people and planet.

Este curso explora las oportunidades y los desafíos en el uso del petróleo, el gas y los recursos minerales para impulsar el desarrollo sostenible en América Latina y el Caribe.

What does it take to achieve SDG 8 and realize decent work for all? What is the link between employment, work, income, and wealth?

What do the world’s great religious and secular philosophies say about ethical conduct for sustainable development? 

¿Estamos preparados para trabajar en alianza?

Hear from economist John Page about Africa’s options for industrialization and the future of economic growth.

Examine the shortcomings of global capitalism, and learn why sustainable development is the logical step forward.

Learn about negotiating extractive industry contracts and strategies for governments to get the best outcomes from negotiation.

A free course about the sustainable use of natural resources. Explore the opportunities and challenges of extractive industries.

Innovative solutions for supporting the global development agenda.

Children are our future – so how do we give them the best beginning for a happy and healthy life?

How do we help the world progress without destroying the planet or leaving those in need behind?

How do we produce more, better quality, and safer food while simultaneously achieving social and environmental goals?

All about ocean sustainability: how the ocean functions, human interactions, and solutions for stewardship of our blue planet.

Is it possible to develop a thriving global economy in an equitable and environmentally-resilient way?

What are sustainable cities? Learn the basics here.

How do we turn commitments to reducing the effects of climate change into action?

Learn how government, the private sector, and other actors can support sustainable urban development.

Is globalization a new phenomenon or a cyclical pattern throughout human history?

We are living in a water stressed world. How can we save the planet and ensure availability of water for all by 2030?  

What opportunities and challenges do digital technologies present for the development of our society?

How do we create a healthy and sustainable diet for the growing world population?

Natural resources and the environment as a vehicle for peace.

What can the world learn from the South Korean development story?

What will it take to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030?

How do we ensure rights for all?

Can our planet continue to support the current scope of human activity, given planetary boundaries?

Understanding the value of health not just as a benefit or right of individuals, but as a global public need.

Learn the defining science of climate change.

How can we preserve, restore, manage and sustainably use terrestrial ecosystems?

A mini-course on the urgent call to action: protect the earth and its inhabitants from ruin.

Explore how concepts from resilience may help us rethink and transform current development practice.